In ancient Egypt, priests plucked EVERY hair from their bodies, including their eyebrows and eyelashes.
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An average person’s yearly fast food intake will contain 12 pubic hairs.
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When you get goosebumps and your hair stands, the hair helps to trap air, making you feel warmer by keeping in your body heat.
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In 1911, pigtails were banned in China because they were seen as a link with its feudal past.
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In the 1800's, rum was considered excellent for cleaning hair and keeping it healthy. Brandy was believed to strengthen hair roots.
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The technical term for a cat’s hairball is a “bezoar.”
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Most of us have microscopic, worm like mites named Demodex that live in our eyelashes and have claws and a mouth.
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In 1996, research found that having excessive body hair is linked to higher intelligence.
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